we enjoy friendship and alliance with the former captive states in the transatlantic alliance called nato. >> reporter: british secretary lynn hague joining rice. this is a tribute to a true friend of britain. >> we can be proud about what this statute says about britain and america. it reminds us of a period of extraordinary achievement and hope in world affairs, after a time of darkness and danger. it celebrates the life of an exceptional and gifted american president. it is a fitting tribute to honor the truest friends that britain has ever had. >> reporter: former brittin prime minister margaret thatcher was invited to the event but she was too frail to attend. the statue in grobner park joins roosevelt and eisenhower. >>> us policy on what to do with suspected terrorists is far from crystal clear. coming up at the news edge at 11:00, how the debate can determine how much we learn from our enemies. >>> and it flew over the world trade center in the days after 9-11. how heros across the country are bringing the flag back to life. [ female announcer ] welcome to busch gardens williamsbu